Associate, Performance Improvement

Portage Point Partners is a Chicago-headquartered advisory, interim management and investment banking firm focused on serving the middle-market. Backed by New Mountain Capital, the firm has grown at over 30% annually since its founding in 2016 and today operates from ten offices across the United States.

The firm delivers integrated financial and operational solutions across Transaction Advisory Services, Transaction Execution Services, Office of the CFO, Valuations, Performance Improvement, Turnaround & Restructuring and Investment Banking. Engagement teams are lean and execution-oriented, working directly with senior stakeholders to navigate complex transitions and transformations.

Triple P India (TPI) is a strategic extension of the firm’s platform, established to build a high-quality team that operates as an integrated part of U.S.-based teams. Professionals in TPI are involved in live engagements from the outset, contributing to analysis, execution and client deliverables in coordination with colleagues across the firm. The platform is designed to provide meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to senior leadership and long-term growth in a high-performance environment.

The Associate, Performance Improvement (PI) role at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. The Associate, PI is a key contributor helping to conduct analysis and identify value creation opportunities. This Associate will support engagements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and decision-making for clients facing complex financial, transactional and operational challenges. This person will support key initiatives, execute discrete workstreams and collaborate closely with senior leaders. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and operational due diligence, including deep-dive analysis of commercial opportunities, cost structures, working capital and operational KPIs
• Perform detailed data analysis and root-cause diagnostics across functions such as procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and SG&A
• Build and maintain robust financial and operational models, including cash flow, liquidity and cost-saving tracking tools
• Assist in developing 100-day plans and value creation roadmaps with clearly defined initiatives and impact estimates
• Track and report value capture initiatives, including savings realization and EBITDA impact
• Prepare high-quality client-ready materials for global stakeholders under tight timelines
• Partner with senior executives, private equity firms, lenders, lawyers and other related buyers
• Collaborate with U.S.-based teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution across time zones
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CA preferred
• Experience working with U.S.-based private equity or corporate clients
• Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
• At least two years of experience in consulting, transaction advisory or corporate strategy / operations
• Strong exposure to operational improvement, cost reduction or restructuring environments
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with large datasets and financial modeling required
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments